User manual

Masterclock TCDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-19
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Features
Your new TCDS-A provides easy-to-read accurate time based on
TIME CODE references. Based on a design for NASA, the TCDS-A
features countdown abilities, including the imposition of a hold. In
addition the Display features:
 Real-time display back-up, it maintains accurate time during loss
of power and/or TIME CODE reference.
 Time Zone offsets (to one second resolution), it supports any
biasing requirements.
 Supports TIME CODE UTC, LOCAL, and Custom delivery time.
 Supports Time Code inputs: SMPTE 24, 25, 30 fps with 309M
Date encoding, Leitch Date encoding, IRIG-B12, IRIG-B00, Pulse
Width Modulation, and Amplitude Modulation.
 Security features include password authenticated
communication and the ability to disable management access.
 Status display to remotely view, adjust and configure devices
with WinDiscovery program
 Internal rechargeable maintenance-free battery retains
configuration settings and time for at least two weeks after
power loss.
 Nine-digits: Six-digit time display plus three-digit DOY (Day of
Year) or countdown with hold
 Syncs to internal or external TIME CODE source.
 Display time in 12- or 24- hr formats – hh:mm:ss
 Three-digit display of “Day of Year” in SMPTE, IRIG-B1, IRIG-BO
modes. (On 9-Digit or more models)
 Configurable for countdown. (Using optional RC500 Controller)
 Adjustable brightness
 Automatic Daylight Saving Time
 Standard chassis color is black powder coat
 Worldwide AC Power
 CE marked for sale in EU – FCC, Class B, emissions (pending)
 Dry contact relay option. (Must be requested at time of
purchase) – Used to activate or switch external device.